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Another word for explosion

explosion Synonyms

explosion

n.

The act of blowing up
detonation, blast, burst, discharge, blowout, blowup, concussion, eruption, percussion, combustion, outburst, firing, ignition, backfire, fulmination, pop.
A loud noise
report, blast, crack, bang; see noise 1.

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Another word for explosion

noun

A violent release of confined energy, usually accompanied by a loud sound and shock waves:
blast, blowout, blowup, burst, detonation, fulmination. See explosion
The act of emerging violently from limits or restraints:
eruption, outbreak, outburst. See explosion
A sudden sharp, explosive noise:
bang, bark, clap, crack, pop¹, rat-a-tat-tat, report, snap. See sounds
A sudden violent expression, as of emotion:
access, blowup, burst, eruption, fit², flare-up, gust, outbreak, outburst. See explosion

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An explosion blazed in the distance.
A second explosion threw him across the room.
In 1716 an explosion took place at the Moorfields.
Another explosion flung her to the ground.
Toby laughed and tossed Rhyn another pillow, delighted when he snatched it from midair and shredded it in an explosion of white feathers.

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